Fire panic at Italian Hall sparks coroner's inquest
In Calumet on December 29 witnesses testified at a coroner's jury about the Christmas Eve disaster at Italian Hall. A man with an alliance button allegedly triggered the panic. others say the alarm came from inside the hall. Investigators seek to identify the initiator while noting doors and stairs were reportedly clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Citizens’ Alliance
C. N. Hilton
Western Federation of Miners
Urca
Women's Aux-Iary
Federation
Anthony Lucas
Sloughton County
Moyer Deportation to Grand Jury Probed in Copper Strike
Amid puzzling statements connected to the Moyer deportation in the Copper Country James McNaughton Calumet and Hecla official is linked by witnesses to the incident. O N Hilton and McNaughton deny Moyer claimed a meeting and describe a mob scene at the depot. Congressman Macdonald arrives seeking impartial investigation amid tense strike outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiumet
Mid
Imets Forts
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
James McNaughton
Calumet and Hecla
O. N. Hilton
Mr. McNaughton
Moyer
Chicago
James
MeNaughton
Houshton
Mr. McNauch
WS. G. Macdonald
Upper Peninsula
Congress
Gov Ferris Objects To Federal Probe
Governor Ferris says there is no need for federal authorities to act in the strike situation after a conference with John B. Dersmure, solicitor for the department of labor. The discussion aimed to resolve tensions over federal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Ferris
Bis_Rasaos
Sue Semen Ae
John B. Dersmure
Department of Labor
Sala
Devil in the Eyes: 70 Murderer Kills Wife and Child
Cincinnati dispatch reports Robert Maloney, a magician known as J. R. Willard, killed his wife Othelo Harriman Maloney and their 1 year old daughter in a local hotel room after claiming he saw the devil in their eyes. He fled to a suspension bridge, was captured, and questioned by the coroner who suspects mental instability. Willard denied prior marriage, claimed theatrical ties, and offered the demon-the-eyes motive for the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Robert Maloney
Othelo Harriman
Little Rock
Maroney
Willard
San Antonio
Winard
Meri
W. T. Curry
Mc Snally
James Holmes
Goldshoro
Oklahoma
Quaker Oats Sued for 10 6 Million in Sherman Case
Chicago December 29 Quaker Oats and its directors plus Great Western Cereal executives face a $10.6 million damages suit in U S district court. Receivers of the cereal company claim sale of trade names and plant to Quaker Oats harmed stockholders under the Sherman act. Directors named include Morton and Wright among others with allegations of control of oats trade and improper transfer of Fort Dodge and Joliet assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Great Western Cereal Company
United States District Court
Willam A. ‘Tilden
Charles D. Thompson
Sereal Company
Hic Quaker Oats Company
Assell
Joy Morton
Starling Mortor
T. R. Blige, Jr
Ward H. Stearns
ST. Butler
Daniel Peisrkin
Mark “Morton
Mendell J. Wright
J.P. Gates
WS Lawrence
J. P. Sawyer
P. Crowell
Robert Stuart
James H. Douglas
John Stuart
A. Stanford White
John FP. Weiling
J. BR. Nutt
James H. Andrews
Whiting G Stow
Quaker Cats Company
Fort Dodge
Town
Joliet
Dib
Biy Joy Morton
Hydrocephalus linked to blocked brain ducts in lecture
Philadelphia scientists at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology meetings described experiments showing hydrocephalus results from blocked brain ducts and canals. Dr W F Dandy reported artificial induction of the disease in animals and efforts toward a cure.
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Philadelphia
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
W. 4
Dandy
Johna Hopkins University
Society For Experimental Pathes
Peyton Reus
Rockefeller Institute
New York
RM. Pearce
University of Pennsylvania
American Society For Experimential Physiological Society
Tarald I Vard
Physioloical Society
Tarald Schman
Western Reserve Uniersity
Society For
Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
New Discovery About Tuberculosis Reported in Paris
Paris December 29 Dr Roux director of the Pasteur Institute announced a discovery by M Marino that may alter the search for a tuberculosis cure Cultures of tubercle bacilli release a toxin that kills other germs within ten to fifteen days A toxin resists heat and is not neutralized by anti tuberculosis serum or vaccines Further testing shows injected toxin does not prompt a counter poison altering vaccine effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Roux
Pasteur Haa
Academy of Sciences
Governor Ferris Seeks Conciliatory Strike Resolution
Governor Ferris quoted saying the governor or any party may appear before the grand jury to seek justice. He notes Solicitor Densmore did not intend a federal investigation into the strike but came on a conciliatory mission. Densmore expressed hope of progress, while Ferris remains cautious about outcomes.
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Ferris
Densmore
Eoran
Michigan
The Blue Bird a Treat for Atlanta Audiences
Review extolling The Blue Bird as a poetic, superbly staged production. Burford Hampden as Tylyl and Editha Kelly as Mytyl lauded for performances. Production features about 200 cast, rich scenery, and Fairy Bergline guiding Tybyl and Mytyl on a quest across kingdoms ending with a moral about happiness.
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Tylyl
Editha Kelly
Mytyl
Blae Bird
The Double Deceiver at Lyric Theater Delights Atlanta
The Lyric presented The Double Deceiver adapted from an O Henry story with Norman Hackett leading a strong cast. Hackett announced an indefinite Atlanta engagement after a curtain talk, while Blanche Seymour and Tika Marie Deihl earned praise for their roles as the mother and Lolita respectively.
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Lyric Theater
Atlanta
Norman Hackett
O. Henry
Hackett
Donald ©. Stuart
Harvard University
Henry
Mr. Hackett
Ausrtans
Rangom Wright
Herbert Fortier
Edward Susdorf
Burton Robbins
Charles Cromwell
Car Reed
Brewster Alford
The Volunteer Organist at the Grand shows to a fair crowd
The Grand opera house screens The Volunteer Organist and Neptune's Gardens and Enchanted Pool at Forsyth theater this week. Filming quality is noted. photo drama remains popular with audiences despite weather. Acts include George McKay Ottie Ardine On Broadway and Withiard and Bond as comic detectives.
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Grand ‘Opera House Streen
Forsyth Theater
Atlanta
George McKay
Ottie Ardine
Gertie
Archie
Poison Pen Woman Discovered at Last
Oakland detective arrest of Mrs. Mary L. Christman ends a five year hunt for the alleged author of about 300 slanderous letters to society women. She confessed to signing targets’ names to letters demanding money under threat of death, with envelopes postmarked from various cities. Some letters allegedly signed Black Hand.
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Oakland
Cal
Mary L. Christman
Man from Savannah Robbed in Gotham
Two civil engineers were found roughed and robbed on a New York street near midnight. James Horton of Savannah, aged 35, lost $187 in currency and a ring valued at $150, with $10 in loss reported. Jacob Holmen, 83, of Washington, D.C., was also attacked. Both men received hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strangery
James Horton
Savannah
Jacob , Holmen
Washington, D.C
Horton
Macon Woman Aids Escape Of Noted Bank Robber
In Jacksonville Florida authorities report Albert Driscoll alias AD Conna meer, a noted bank and post office robber who served time in multiple federal prisons, escaped from the county jail after a mysterious woman in blue from Macon Georgia allegedly handed him saws. He had been held for robbing a post office in Green Cove Springs while posing as a preacher conducting services. The escape span included prior escapes from Atlanta and Luverne prisons through similar methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Albert Driscoll
AD. Conna~ Meer
Green Cove Springs
Macon
Priscoll
Atlanta
Lua Wenworth
Troops Will Guard Negroes On Trial In Louisville
In Louisville Georgia Judge J B Rawlins asked the governor to assign one or two military companies to guard the courthouse during the trial of William Hart George Hart and Robert Paschall, negroes held for the murder of Mrs Seth Irby after jurors were drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Wiliam
George Hart
Robert Paschall
Fulton County
Seth Irby
J. B. Rawlins
Natives of Indiana Organize in Atlanta
The Hoosier Society of Atlanta was launched at the Hotel Ansley with over 100 Indiana natives joining. George M. Ryan led the meeting and appointed an executive committee to organize the group, planning a January 20 annual dinner at the Ansley and a noon January 22 committee report session. Members aim to elevate Atlanta’s Hoosier society to national levels and expect a $1 annual dinner assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Society of
Atlanta
Indiana
Ansley
George M. Ryan
W. J. Halstead
F. W. Greene
J. J. Leautey
J. R. Mackach- Ton
Frank B. Jameson
Byron Saunders
W. H Harris
Joseph Brown
W. S. Einesid, Jr
Charles F. Reno
G. Shenberd
M. J. Swain
Ansley Hotel
Hoosier Society
Umd
Public Invited to Meetings of Defence Science Association
Atlanta residents were invited to attend all meetings and lectures of the American Association for the Advancement of Defence in session this week. The body, linked to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, includes eleven sections and will hold separate and general meetings throughout the week starting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
American Association For the Advancement of Defence
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Runaway Car Injures Objects In Forrest Avenue Crash
Lieutenant Hornsby Evans, son of General Evans, attempted to restart a stalled street car on Forrest avenue. The car lurched free, ran for blocks then smashed through an iron fence, struck trees and water pits, and finally stopped against a house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Hornsby Evans
Forrest Avenue
Dr Cabot Lectures on Hospital Social Service
Dr Richard Cabot of Boston lectured to social workers physicians ministers and others about hospital social service He said clinical work is inefficient because doctors give directions to people who do not understand them and that doctors themselves do not grasp the patient’s exact situation He urged broad establishment of hospital social service based on his years of hospital work and illustrated with incidents from practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cabot
Boston
Mass
Hospital Social Service
Hospital Social
Clark
Ley Hate
Cabot
MONEY LAW DEPENDS ON THE RESERVE BOARD
New Haven, Conn. December 29. Senator John W. Weeks said at a Connecticut bankers dinner that the success of the new ban and current law depends on the character of the federal reserve board. He urged that the board members be held in high esteem by business leaders, akin to judges in the legal profession. Senator Hollis praised the law and urged keeping politics out of the reserve board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Federal Reserve Board
United States
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Econergic Club
Weeks
Supreme Bench
H. F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Senace Finance Committee
Reserve Board
Mobile May Ban on Argentine Grain
Mobile Alabama faces a quarantine clash as Fort Morgan officer Dr Besgest blocks the British ship Newlands from unloading 170000 bushels of Argentine corn. Vessel held in quarantine for bubonic plague concerns. owners may appeal to Washington as 178 cars await the cargo for C Fox of New Orleans and Southern Railway.
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Mobile
Ala
Buenos Ayres
United States
Fort Morgan
A Besgest
Newlands
Th. Bogsess
South America
Washington
C. Fox
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Three Cornered Race for Bremen Mayoralty in January
Bremen Ga December 29 Special The Bremen mayoral election on January 17 features three declared candidates J J Manghaim the incumbent Dr H M Stephens and Dr Ben F Williams with a heated campaign expected due to the short time remaining
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Bremen
J. J. Manghaim
H. M Stephens
Ben F. Williams
Thaw Bail Hearing Resumes as Judge Considers Safety
The Thaw bail hearing resumed today under a rescript by a Federal Judge. A public hearing is planned for next week focusing on acts since Thaw's commitment at Matteawan and his conduct since arrest in Colebrook after the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry ‘Thaw
Aluricn
Thaw
Matteawan
Colebrook
Diamond Girl Tells of the Highway Graft
New Fork December 29. District Attorney Whitman said he will hand the evidence from the state highway graft inquiry to James W. Osborne, Glynn’s special graft investigator, and to district attorneys for prosecution. Testimony includes Frank W. Truesdale’s affidavit alleging a $200 donation to the democratic state committee in exchange for higher oiling contract prices and Miss Mary Diamond’s Ulster payroll role with forged pay vouchers. Payroll padding and a 30 state project pay manipulation are alleged. Truesdale recalls pressuring for price increases and misappropriation of funds.
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New Fork
Johns
Ulster
Monroe
Whitman
James W. Osborne
Glynn
Montros
Frank W. Truesdale
Greece
Democratic State Committee
Ulster County
Mary Diamond
Highway Department
Dty
Truesdale
George Mills
Rochester
Milis Ana
Arthur A McLean
Miss Diamond
M. J. Diamond
Bribery trial of state senator Hobbs begins in Vicksburg
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 29 a trial of state senator G A Hobbs charged with soliciting and accepting bribes opened. Judge Mounger faced a potential long session as lawyers argued jury instructions and intent in bribery. Lieutenant Governor Bilbo and Governor Brewer stayed away. Bilbo’s trial date was moved to the March term.
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Vicksburg
Mise
G. A. Hobbs
Henry C. Mounger
Mounger
J. D. Thames
Districtttorney
W. J. Groom
Earl Brewer
Jackson
Bilbo
Thamey
Hobbs
Students of History Meet in Charleston
Charleston South Carolina December 23 For formal welcome to the American Historical association were held tonight in the Hibernian society hall Joseph W Barnwell president of the South Carolina Historical society gave the welcome address Wil Ham S Dunning of Columbia University New York president of the association delivered his presidential address The Truth in History Branklip Roosevelt assistant secretary represented the navy department Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff was scheduled to represent the War department but did not arrive Six conferences on history making were held today delegates were entertained at the Gibbes Memorial Art Building from 2 to 6 oclock this afternoon the attendance was heavy delegates began arriving this morning and Charleston attracted keen interest from historians
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
5. C
American Historical Association
Hibernian Society
Joseph W. Barnwell
South Carolina Historical Society
Wil Ham S. Dunning
Columbia University
New York
The
Aesociation
Branklip Roosevelt
Navy Department
Leonard Wood
War Department
Association
iFrom
Gibbes
Grout Indicted on Perjury Charge in Bank Case
New York December 29 Edward W Grout former New York City comptroller and ex president of the Union Bank of Brooklyn was indicted for perjury. James J Ashley cashier also indicted. Reported resources of 37 9 million when bank held less, with overvalued loans and discounts by 1 million and fake valuations on stocks bonds and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward W. Grout
New York City
Borough of
Brooklyn
Mayer Gaynor
Union Bank of Brooklyn
James J. Ashley
Grout
Ashley
Skunk Declared In Economical Factor By Agriculture
Washington December 24 The Department of Agriculture classifies the skunk as a protectable animal due to its economic importance and calls for the same protection now afforded to birds. The statement notes skunks are a crucial yet ruthlessly slaughtered species and suggests efforts to prevent extermination amid pest control debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Brenty
Admiral Upshur in fading health at ninety
Friends of Rear Admiral John Henry Upshur retired dean of the U S Navy report him slightly indisposed with advancing years. He recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday and remains the oldest living naval academy graduate and a senior member of the Justec Club, of which he is vice president. A Virginian veteran of the Civil and Mexican Wars, Upshur retired in 1885 after forty four feats of active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
pecemper _uv
John Henry
Upshur
United States Navy
Naval Academy
Justec Club
Virginia
Tango forbidden in Besancon diocese by French bishop
In Besancon, France, December 29, the bishop issued a pastoral letter banning the tango dancing within his diocese. He denounces the dance as intensely dangerous and a major dissolvent of France on moral grounds, urging Christian families to exclude it from their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc
France
Besancon
Eti
Cochran Rites Pending for Oakland City Resident
J. J. Cochran and I. J. Cochran, both ages seven and ten respectively, died last night at their home on Avon Avenue in Oakland City. Survived by wife Amanda Cochran, five sons Henry Ammett B Cochran and one daughter E Lawrence. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Cochran
Avon Avenue
Oakland City
Amanda Cochran
IO. Henry
Ammett
Alyn B. Cochran
E. Lawrence
Mage
First Recall Election In South Carolina Held Tomorrow
Orangeburg South Carolina December 29 The first recall election in the state will be held tomorrow voters will decide if Mayor B F Bryant and councilman Henry van Obsen Sr retain their posts. Candidates H Cran for mayor and W G Smith for councilman oppose incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
B. F. Bryant
Eunciiman Henry van Obsen, Sr
H. Cran
W. G. Smith
Death of Bishop Anton Christian Bang in Christiania
The Rt Rev Anton Christian Bang, bishop of Christiania and primate of the Norwegian church, died today. Born in 1849, Bang served as secretary to King Oscar II during the union of Sweden and Norway. He visited the United States in 1908 and brought greetings to President Roosevelt from King Haakon.
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Christianuia
Ous
Maor Arceemmer
Anton Christian Bang
Christiania
Bang
Oscar
Norway
Sweden
United ‘States
Roosevelt
Haakon Me
Atlanta Real Estate Momentum Amid Holiday Slowdown
Rainy weather and holiday spirit slow realty activity in Atlanta on Monday yet several firms pursued deals. Smith Swing Rankin adds E W Menefee from Montgomery. Joel Hurt plans a move to the Hurt Building on Edgewood Avenue. Remington Typewriter and National Cash Register lease in Commerce Hall opposite Georgia Trust. Southside sales include 155 Crew Street eight room home sold for 3700 cash and a McDaniel Street house and lot sold for 1500 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John ©. Dupree
Smith, Swing
Rankin
E. W. Menefee
Montgomery
J. W. Stapp
Joel Hurt
Abpex
Hurt
Edgewood Avenue
Remington Typewriter Company
National Cash’ Register ‘Company
Commerce Hall
Georgia Trust Building
South Side
Harling
A. Ht. Kitur
Lucile Bischoff
Crew ‘Street
W. C. White
Bert A. Crawford
McDaniel Street
Property Transavers in Dec 1913 Transfers and Mortgages
A fragmented list details property deeds, bonds for title, and loan deeds from December 1913. Entries name multiple parties including Albert J Dunn Walter L Dunn J Welborn J B Stewart John Faison Lawrence M Fes and others, with parcels on Peachtree Avenue Beekwith Doray Beckwith Doray and nearby streets, plus mortgage activity with Gulf Refining Co and Georgia Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Dunn
Walter L. Dunn
Peachtree Way
Peachtree
J. Welborn
W. B. Stovall
Io Histiaka Avenue
J. B. Stewart
John F.aunison
Reelwith and
Dorsy Streets
Whisenant
J. Manning
Mighland
Virginie
Widward G. Black
Elenty c. Hkubert
Locecoat
Cherry Street
Fourteenth Strout
T. St. Stewarte
Sohn P. Hanson
Beckwith and
Doray Streets
C. 3. Davis
W. EB. Moreland
Linden Strest
G._C. "Jones
W. B. Brows, Sr
W. B. Brown
W. B. Brown, Tr., Lot Noutheast Coroee McMillay and
Will of Rampolla May Cause Scandal
Rome reports an investigation into Cardinal Rampolla s testament amid disputes by relatives excluded as beneficiaries claiming a later will was stolen or concealed. Duchess Campobello seeks possible inclusion for her children, while the Duke of Campobello faces early prosecution for alleged forged signature. Cardinal Galimberti involved over a gift from Count von Bismarck connected to Rampolla s peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Duchess of Camnobello
Duke of Campobello
Cardinal Galimberti
Taye
Count von Bismarck
Rampoll
Galimberti
Germany
Holy See
Hendrickson clan to surrender if wife pleads
In Pineville Kentucky on December 29 Mrs. Hendrickson, wife of “Happy” Jack Hendrickson, urges a surrender of her husband and six followers besieged in an abandoned mine. Guards tighten around all mine entrances as detachments search the surrounding mountains for escapees or shelter nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Sen
Jack Hendrickson
Hendrickson
LaGrange secretary aids state chamber conference
LaGrange secretary Claurice of the Chamber of Commerce, an executive board member of the Scorcha Chamber, traveled to Atlanta for a conference with state Chamber officials about the organization’s work. The trip signals possible moves by the state chamber, while LaGrange’s public relations lines remain noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange, Gt
Claurice
la Grange
LaGrange
TaGranse
Drs
Meree. T
M station Christmas Rates Cut by rail lines
Reduced holiday fares affect Missouri Pacific and Western & Atlantic routes. Rates lowered across multiple city pairs, easing travel for the Christmas period as reports confirm coordinated pricing among carriers.
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Crean
John H. Koski
Uy Man
Strees
Filns
Meyer
Tieft «Ag
A.tromies
Hancock
Cruse
GRAND
Maloney
Sitney Ormond
Ters
Dion
Trityl
Myryh
Imemory
Tybvl
Wooucutter
Hbnarlingat
Elck
Neeves
Tybyl
Trity
Palace of
Nisht
Happ
Tyltyl
T Hee
Hareriet Mendel
Blue Child
Keith Vaudeville
Tle
Man
Gotham
DR. Cabot
Diamond Girl
Upshur SI
J. J. Cochran
South Carolina
Bishop Bang
W. B. Stovatt
Penn Mutua
Life Insurance Company
Ishland Avenue
Frances A. Jones
W. C. Maulin
Waldo Street
Glenwood Avenue
Haunson
Delite C. Parks
Beckwith
Mary
Luckie
L. He
Moore
Nas
Fulton Erect
M. H. Griffin
C.K Davis
Linden Street
Levy and
Thomas A. Blixyn
Colonial Trust Company
Forrest
B. Patmor
Secority State Bank
Georgia Railroad
Lack District
Lakewood Weights
Lakewood
Adair Avenues
Fannie Landau
Marbat- Thornton Lumber Company
Somer Moysey
Turner Farry Row
Grand Avenue
R. D
Atlanta Banking Land Savings Company
Hama- You Street
Wilson
Oscar R. Reynolds
Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Company
Claud P. Lyte
Xouch
Worrest Street
Hawthorne Avenue
Will OF
Rampolla
Meney
Hendricksons
State Chamber
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